Jets' Laine plays vs. Ducks despite reports he could miss 2 weeks

Winnipeg Jets forward Patrik Laine was back in the lineup for Friday's game against the Anaheim Ducks after taking a shot to the foot in Tuesday night's contest versus the Kings.

It was believed Laine could miss up to two weeks, which would've seen the 19-year-old forgo the majority of the Jets' remaining regular-season games.

His speedy recovery kept him in contention for the Rocket Richard Trophy as the league's top goal-scorer. Entering Friday night, he was one goal off Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin, who paces the league with 44.

Prior to Tuesday's contest, Laine scored 18 goals in his previous 15 games.